Growing a Language, by Guy Steele

Why it was recommended

This is probably the best talk ever on the general topic

Strong recommendationkaba0 · Original2022-04

What it covers

Guy Steele's 1998 OOPSLA keynote on designing a programming language that its users can grow. He builds the talk using only one-syllable words and terms he has defined, to. It is for someone who already knows the basic terms and wants the next step.

Video details

Channel

Bill Pugh

Length

53 min 31 sec

Year

2012

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